The Lieutenant Governor of Illinois is the second highest executive of the State of Illinois. In Illinois, the Lieutenant Governor and governor run on a joint ticket, and are directly elected by popular vote. Candidates for Lieutenant Governor run separately in the primary from candidates for governor. When the Governor of Illinois becomes unable to discharge the duties of that office, the Lieutenant Governor becomes acting governor. If the Governor dies, resigns or is impeached (and convicted) the Lieutenant Governor becomes governor.

The Lieutenant Governor of Illinois handles a variety of responsibilities which have been delegated to the office via statute. These duties include serving as Chairman of the Governor's Rural Affairs Council, Chairman of Rural Bond Bank of Illinois, head of the Illinois Main Street Program, and Chairman of the Illinois River Coordinating Council.

Elect Rickey Hendon as your next Lieutenant Governor of Illinois.